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H a rd wa re & H o u s e wa re s Re vi e w 3 7 Th u r s d a y, M a y 8 , 2 0 1 4 and environmentally safe solutions in the areas of coatings removal, stone and masonry care, graffiti con- trol, and lead abatement and encapsu- lating products. Our easy to use and differentiating products offer a com- plete solution for the DIY, professional and industrial consumer. Dumond is positioned as the leading source of information for all customer types, and we have established ourselves as experts in the field regarding paint removal, historic restoration and graf- fiti control. HHR: What distinguishes your paint removal products from the competition? JP: Since 1981, Peel Away ® Paint Removal Systems have revolutionized the paint and coatings removal industry on the principles of providing environ- mentally responsible solutions and quality products to safely remove unwanted coatings from an array of sur- faces in a user friendly, cost effective manner. Peel Away technologies are specifically developed to replace unsafe harsh and toxic chemicals, providing end-users (DIY, professional and indus- trial) with an efficient solution to daunt- ing jobsite challenges and traditional or mechanical paint removal methods such as burning, grinding, sanding, scraping or sandblasting. Peel Away 1 Heavy Duty Paint Remover has been the No. 1 choice of professionals who perform historic restoration and lead paint abatement for more than 25 years. The Peel Away 1 System now includes Citri-Lize™ Neutralizer, pH Test Kit, Dumond Laminated Paper, Alkaline Paste, Peel Away Tool and Simplified Instructions for all customer types. Peel Away 1 is an environmentally safe method for removing up to 30 coats of oil-based Dumond Chemicals ( Cont'd. from p. 1) lead paints in a single application. By keeping the lead paint in a wet state, no airborne lead dust is generated. This water-based, zero VOC formulation contains no flammable solvents, no harmful odors or toxic fumes, making the product ideal for interior and exteri- or applications when removing paint from wood, brick, plaster, stone, metal and more. Peel Away 1 Heavy Duty Paint Remover is excellent for remov- ing old coatings from intricate, carved or molded surfaces. Smart Strip™ Advanced Paint Remover is a revolutionary paint remover, and is the safest, most effec- tive and environmentally friendly method to remove virtually any coat- ing from any surface. This versatile product can remove up to 15 coats in a single application that can be brushed, rolled or spray applied. Smart Strip Advanced Paint Remover is user friendly, biodegradable, odor free, zero VOC and does not require neutraliza- tion. This customer-driven technology to simplify paint removal projects has given contractors an alternative to complex, costly and time-consuming removal methods addressing a vast range of high performance coatings and surface combinations, providing end-users with an efficient solution to daunting jobsite challenges. These core products have elimi- nated confusion from the buying/sell- ing process, and Peel Away remains the most recognized brand in the non- methylene chloride stripper category with DIY, professional and industrial end-users. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, Dumond products are available through a nation- wide and international network of distrib- utors. For additional information, contact John J. Petroci III at 800-245-1191 or visit www.dumondchemicals.com. You can also find him and Dumond represen- tatives at booth 5232. "LED needed to be developed into a simple and easy to install Plug and Play system and that is exactly what we did at LEDingEDGE," said Semerau. "Our Mini-Orion line has been pre-packaged with related accessory products that make the installation of LED Under Cabinet lighting a snap!" Today many manufacturers of retail store fixtures specify and use the perfect retail solution, LEDingEDGE LED products, for their in-store dis- plays. "With our success at commer- cial/OEM manufacturing, the transition to selling at retail is a natural 'next step.' The various elements needed for a successful installation have been dis- tilled down to simplify the process. Mystery solved!" While the program is streamlined for simplicity, the variations are end- less. Lengths of LED linear lighting can easily be combined using Plug and Play Jumpers and Extension Connectors, all available as part of the retail program. "Our UL certifications, LM79 certi- fication, and DOE Lighting Facts Registration all will assure you our LED products have attained the highest stan- dards for energy savings and reliability," Semerau reported. Simplicity is the key to success in any endeavor and LEDingEDGE has hit the perfect balance. For most con- sumers, LED Lighting is the great mys- tery of the new millennium. Which light LEDingEDG E Lighting ( Cont'd. from p. 1) is best for which application and how they all come together in the home environment are just a few of the issues troubled buyers face. With the introduction of the LEDingEDGE Mini-Orion Retail pro- gram the great mystery is solved. Consumers can now easily find every- thing they need in one simple display. "I like the way I can mix and match lengths using the Plug and Play jumpers or extension connectors," said Robert D. of Denton, Texas. "The easy to under- stand instruction sheet makes any instal- lation a breeze." The power supply connection scan be Plug and Play or Hardwire to suit any application. Consumers that want a simple solution can plug the power supply into any convenient outlet and begin using their LEDingEDGE Mini- Orion LED under cabinet lights imme- diately. For the handyman with more advanced skills, the hardwire power supply comes with everything needed to get the job done! Even the special J-box used to house the hardwire A.C. connec- tions of the power supply is UL and meets NEC regulations. With the launch of the all new LEDingEDGE Mini-Orion retail pro- gram, retailers can now offer the solu- tion consumers are searching for in LED under cabinet lighting. Mystery solved! For more information, visit LEDingEDGE at booth 1920, call 805-383-8493 or go online to www.ledingedge.com. Almost every week we see headlines about natural disasters or weather emergencies somewhere in the U.S. This has become top-of-mind for con- sumers – they want to be prepared, but manufacturers and retailers are still using a scattershot approach to emer- gency preparedness. Most consumers aren't aware that emergency-focused products exist because these products are too hard to find in retail stores. That's why we've introduced our Champ line of emergency products that make it easy for consumers to get the tools they need to keep themselves and their families safe. HHR: How are emergency preparedness products relevant to hardware retailers? DG: The hardware channel is a natural fit for emergency preparedness prod- ucts. Where do consumers shop for shovels to dig themselves out from a blizzard? Where do they look for shop vacs to clean up a leaky basement? We're offering hardware retailers a line of Champ emergency products to extend this part of their business fur- ther, to become the destination retail- ers for emergency products, to reach consumers at the moment they're thinking about preparing themselves. HHR: What kinds of emergencies does the Champ line address? DG: The line starts with mobile prod- ucts such as the Survival Sidekick, putting simple-to-use emergency tools in a convenient, familiar form-factor, with a distress light and magnetic base to serve as a beacon on the roadside, a seatbelt cutter and glass breaker for vehicle escape in an emergency, a mobile phone charging outlet for emer- gency power for that urgent phone call or message when the phone battery is Voxx Accessories ( Cont'd. from p. 1) running low, even a hand crank when all else fails to give the Sidekick enough power to use the flashlight or give an emergency charge to a mobile device. HHR: Does the Champ line have prod- ucts for home emergencies? DG: Absolutely. From a battery-pow- ered water sensor, to emergency light- ing that's quick and easy to install, to motion-sensing nightlights with a grab- and-go flashlight to use in power out- ages. Champ even offers a 12-in-1 Bluetooth speaker and AM/FM/Weather band radio that is a perfect addition to any home and workshop. The Champ line covers personal emergency pre- paredness as well with the Bodyguard Battery, a high performance compact power bank with a 110dB personal panic alarm and flashlight. HHR: Why should hardware retailers approach emergency preparedness as its own category instead of as individual products in different areas of the store? DG: Consumers are already thinking about emergencies – it's a real concern in their lives. A dedicated category strategy lets retailers cast the widest possible assortment for customer purchase of emergency preparedness in a single part of the store. The opportunity is huge, and cross-merchandising shows consumers all the product possibilities. The con- sumer, getting ready for the next round of storms, might also be thinking about car emergencies and home or personal safety for their loved ones. Retailers who mer- chandise e-prep as a category can take advantage. Those who don't miss out. For more information, visit Voxx Accessories Corp. at booth 4066 (Central Hall), online at www.voxxintl.com or email Voxx at newaccountinfo@audiovox.com products, drying towels, ponchos, waders, hip boots and a full comple- ment of accessories. A highly visible and respected brand, price points from $3.99 to $179.99 and generous margins make frogg toggs easy to sell, and its on-hand inventory and knowledgeable service department makes replenish- ment a breeze. With its wadewear line consisting of hip boots, waist highs and chest waders in multiple fabrics and both stockingfoot and bootfoot configurations, there is no job too muddy, too wet or too messy for frogg toggs wadewear. In rainwear, frogg toggs' newest frogg toggs ( Cont'd. from p. 1) fabric is called Toadskinz™. This revo- lutionary fabric is a hybrid fabric com- prised of a traditional sell fabric lami- nated to frogg toggs' classic non- woven fabric, which does away with traditional mesh or fabric liners. The resulting fabric is completely water- proof, windproof, breathable, very durable and much lighter than tradi- tional rainwear offerings. Available in multiple styles and colors, this line has the perfect waterproof outerwear for your lifestyle. For a look at what's new and to review frogg toggs "must see" specials, visit booth 12273, call 800-349-1835 or go online to www.froggtoggs.com.